She was graduated from San Jose State University with a BA Degree and holds a Lifetime Special Teaching Credential in Art.

Sonja is widely exhibited and has paintings in private collections in the USA, Australia, Canada, Mexico, England, France, Japan, and China.

Sonja has taught in adult education since 1967, has conducted several workshops in Hawaii, California, Arizona, and Nevada, and was an instructor on a tour of Italy and Greece and the Canadian Rockies.

Amongst her numerous awards are several Best of Show, First Awards, and the Grumbacher Gold Medallion.

"Although I draw and paint in many media, I find watercolor the most exciting, spontaneous, and challenging. When I paint, my cares leave and I become totally immersed in what I am doing. Watercolor is exhilarating, yet most relaxing for me - a great joy."

-Sonja Hamilton